Stirling Albion manager Darren Young was left to bemoan a nightmare start as his side went down 2-0 at Dumbarton in their cinch League Two opener on Saturday.
A double from ex-Bino Declan Byrne inside the opening five minutes earned Stevie Farrell’s side all three points as the Sons gained revenge for a 2-1 defeat in the Premier Sports Cup group stages.
Left-back Cammy Clark was sent off for a reckless challenge on Aron Lynas with 18 minutes left and the summer signing from Annan Athletic will now miss the home double-header against Elgin City this weekend and Stenhousemuir the following week.